Arnold Ryan Rodriguez

A. Ryan Rodriguez serves as a Contracting Officer within the Department of the Air Force’s FA2517 21 Cons Bldg 350 office, where he manages mission-critical procurement activities supporting infrastructure modernization and operational readiness across Air Force installations. His portfolio encompasses the acquisition of facility upgrades, advanced electronic and communication systems, and fire safety modernization initiatives, ensuring resilient, secure environments for defense operations. Rodriguez specializes in complex construction, technical services, and maintenance contracts aligned with Air Force strategic priorities, applying full lifecycle contracting expertise to deliver mission-critical outcomes under FAR and DFARS guidelines. He maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including ASTERI CONSULTING SERVICES LLC, AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC, MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, ARHAB LLC, and PRIMEPRO BUSINESS SOLUTIONS LLC, reflecting a balanced approach between established industry partners and agile service providers. His contracting patterns emphasize performance-based outcomes, with a preference for firms demonstrating technical proficiency in facility engineering, systems integration, and defense-compliant maintenance services. These partnerships are cultivated through transparent solicitation processes and rigorous source selection criteria. Rodriguez exhibits a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with nearly half of his awards issued under open competition and the remainder strategically set aside for small businesses. His portfolio reflects a significant focus on Women-Owned Small Businesses (19.4%) and Total Small Business Set-Asides (25.0%), alongside targeted HUBZone participation (5.6%), demonstrating alignment with DoD small business goals. He actively leverages FAR 19.5 and other socioeconomic authorities to expand vendor diversity while maintaining high standards for mission performance. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 611512 (Flight Training), reflecting support for aircrew readiness infrastructure, followed by construction specialties including 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction) and 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction). He also procures maintenance services under 811310 and heavy civil engineering under 237990, underscoring his technical expertise in integrated facility systems and defense-related infrastructure development.